[01/22/10 - 09:51 AM]Rebroadcasts of "The Big Bang Theory" Top the Competitions First-Run ComediesCBS spins the numbers for Thursday, January 21.

[via press release from CBS]

REBROADCASTS OF "THE BIG BANG THEORY" TOP THE COMPETITIONS FIRST-RUN COMEDIES

"CSI" and "The Mentalist" Win Time Periods in Viewers

CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers

Rebroadcasts of THE BIG BANG THEORY out-rated first-run comedy competition and CSI and THE MENTALIST both placed first in viewers leading CBS to a Thursday win, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings Jan. 21.

At 8:00 PM, THE BIG BANG THEORY SPECIAL (4.3/07, 6.90m) (R) (S) was second in adults 25-54 (2.7/07) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (2.1/06, with NBC). THE BIG BANG THEORY topped NBC's first run "Community" in households (vs. 3.0/05, +43%), viewers (vs. 4.73m, +46%), adults 25-54 (vs. 2.2/06, +23%) and tied in adults 18-49.